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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,656.78, 44,492.30 and 12,126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,656.78, 44,492.30 and 12,126.60 is: 18,192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,656.78 : 44,492.30 = 12,126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,656.78/44,492.30 = 12,126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,656.78x = 44,492.30 × 12,126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,656.78x = 539,540,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,540,325.18/29,656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,192.82

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